Dog shield



B. F. PIOLA DOG SHIELD Sfpt.l 13, 1927,

Filed March 9. 1926 FIGURE l 5/ Fleune 5 mveNToR I fm 'BYf-dnnev yFIGURE 4.

Patented Sept. 13, 1927.

BENEDICT F. PIoLA, oF ysaiv'osn;CALIFORNIA'.

DOG SHIELD.

Application med March 9, 192s. lserial No. 93,484.

My invention relates particularly to a shield for dogs adapted to bemounted upon the running board of an automobile.

It is one object of the invention to provide a shield of the characterindicated so formed and constructed as to be readily mounted upon therunning board of an automobile and effectually protect the dog tetheredtherein against the wind.

It is another object of the invention to provide a. device of thecharacter indicated wherein the dog is effectually prevented fromfalling off from the running board or turning around thereon, andwherein the vision of the dog is largely unobstructed.

It is also an object of the invention to provide a structure of thecharacter indicated provided with an easily replaceable Window.

Finally it is an object of the invention to provide a structure of thecharacter indicated that will be economical to manufacture, simple informV and construction, and highly eiiicient in its practicalapplication.

In the drawing Figure 1 is a side elevation of the device in anoperative position on the running board of an automobile.

Figure 2 is an enlarged plan view of the same.

Figure 3 is a front elevation of the structure shown in Figure 2.

Figure 4 is a section on line 4;-4 of Figure 2.

Referring more particularly to the drawing, I .show at 1 a base board orplate, oblong in form and preferably having a squared end 2 and arounded end 3 and adapted to be so positioned on the running board 4 ofan automobile 5 that the parts mounted thereon will in no way interferewith the opening of the doors of the automobile. In the form of theinvention herein disclosed the rounded end of the base part 1 is placedagainst one of the forward fenders. The base plate 1 is preferably madeof substantially the same width as the running board 4 and has 4anorifice 6 formed therein through which a bolt 7 may be inserted to boltthe same to the said running board.

At 8 I show a sheet of metal mounted upon the front and side edges ofthe plate 1 its two ends terminating at the square end 2. This metalsheet is of any suitable height in front and preferably terminates inrounded ends as shown. Upon the top of the cenf tral portion of thesheet 8 is mounted a hood or deflector 9.

An opening 10 is formed in the front of the metal sheet 8 at a suitableheight from its lower edge, and this opening has metal strips 11-11positioned around both ends thereof as clearly shown in Figure 3, therebeing spaces 12-12 left between the opposing ends of the said strips,and the strips forming channels 12B-13. In the channels 13-13 is slippeda transparent sheet of celluloid or other suitable material to form awindow.

When the device is in use it is securely bolted to the runningboard asshown in Figy" ure 1 with the window directed forwardly,

and the dog is fastened by means of a chain to an eye 15 securelymounted in the device in any suitable position.

The window permits the dog to see forwardly when standing or' sittingwhen the machine is in motion and yet it is effectually protected fromthe wind. The hood 9 serves to deflect the wind upwardly and beyond thedogs head. The high sides of the structure not only protect the dog fromthe elements, but also prevents it from being thrown to the ground whenthe machine turns a corner at some speed. These side portions alsoprevent the dog from turning around so that when the dog is once securedin position the owner may know that it is always safe and in its properposition.

The construction of the device permits of the arranging 0f suitablebuttons as 16 .around its edges so that a canvas, not shown, may bemounted thereon when desired toenclose the upper portion of the deviceand form a cover therefor.

By constructing the window as described, the exible window element 15may be inserted by bending at the center and slipping the ends into thechannels 13. It is readily removed and replaced by a new sheet withoutproviding any movable parts to the frame.

It is to be understood, of course, that while I have herein shown anddescribed but one speciiic embodiment of the invention, changes in form,construction and method of mounting may be made Within the scope 5 ofthe appended claim.

I claim A device of the character described comprising a base memberWith converging edges at one end and means for securing the same uponthe running board of an automobile, an l0 upstanding W211i rising fromthe sides and converging edges and having a Window mounted therein, ahood mounted on said Well and extending inwardly above said WindoW, anda fastening element mounted on 15 said device.

BENEDIGT F. PIOLA. Y

